Leland Benoist is an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and also is a descendant of the Standing Rock SIoux Tribe on his mother’s side. He is Itazipcola/Hunkpapa.

Leland creates artwork because it allows him the space to create without overthinking or worrying - using it as a form of healing and self-expression.

Leland has participated in the Cheyenne’s River Youth Project’s RedCan Graffiti Jam as a headlining artist, has been invited to create for the Rapid City Art Alley, as well as local mural creation on Cheyenne River.

605-218-0706

mezonki2015@gmail.com